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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.22, 2,710.39 and 766.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.22, 2,710.39 and 766.14 is: 1,149.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.22 : 2,710.39 = 766.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.22/2,710.39 = 766.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.22x = 2,710.39 × 766.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.22x = 2,076,536.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,536.28/1,806.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.66

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